May 15, 2012

Renowned diamonds add sparkle to Queen’s jubilee celebrations

Photographers were allowed to look today at some of the most famous diamonds in the world to go on public display at the end of June, as part of the…

May 15, 2012

Diamond prices seen up in 2012 on sparkling demand

Prices of rough diamonds are expected to rise this year after a turbulent 2011, driven by recovering consumer demand in the United States and a robust appetite for the gems…

May 14, 2012

Firestone Diamonds recovered three large rocks at Lesotho mine

Junior miner Firestone Diamonds announced today it has found three large diamonds at its Liqhobong mine in Lesotho and that first quarter production at the location was looking up.

May 14, 2012

Kimberley Process executive calls to redefine concept of conflict diamond

Kimberley Process leader Gillian Milovanovic has proposed a new definition of conflict diamonds to include acts of violence during his presentation at the opening of the 8th World Diamond Council…

May 10, 2012

The commodity megatrend

Commodities have experienced a renaissance after the bursting of the internet bubble at the end of the 20thcentury. The new and long-term upward trend began with most commodities in late…

May 8, 2012

‘Martian Pink’ diamond expected to fetch more than $8 million

"Martian Pink," the biggest pink diamond ever to appear at an auction, is expected to fetch more than $8 million dollars when it is sold at Christie's Magnificent Jewels Spring…

May 8, 2012

New online diamond exchange – DIAMDAX is launched

The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) and DODAQ have launched a new global online exchange for polished diamonds called DIAMDAX (Diamond Dealers Automated Exchange).

May 8, 2012

Graff Diamonds tests demand for Hong Kong IPO

London-based high-end jeweler Graff Diamonds started premarketing its Hong Kong initial public offering Monday, people familiar with the situation said, testing demand for a deal meant to raise as much…

May 8, 2012

Lucara Diamond Corp gets ready to auction rocks from its new Botswana mine

Canadian diamond producer Lucara Diamond Corp announced today that production from its recently inaugurated Karowe mine in Botswana could be available for sale in June.

May 8, 2012

World Jewellery Forum launches dedicated website

A dedicated website has been launched to provide information for attendees of the upcoming World Jewellery Forum, which begins on May 13 in Vicenza, Italy.